All Sky articles – Page 133
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NewsSky 1 orders more Little Crackers
John Bishop, Alan Davies and Jane Horrocks are to star in a second series of Little Crackers, ordered by Sky 1 for this Christmas.
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NewsSky launches online store to boost Living
Sky has launched its first e-commerce service, setting up a Sky Living online store with partners ranging from Boots to Vivienne Westwood.
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NewsSky and Atlantic form 3D production company
Sky has teamed up with Flying Monsters 3D indie Atlantic Productions to create a joint venture producer that will specialise in 3D content.
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NewsClassic BBC shows head to Sky Anytime+
BSkyB has signed a deal with UKTV to bring classic BBC shows to VoD service Anytime+
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NewsBBC and Sky to share F1 rights
Formula 1 motor racing is to air live on Sky Sports for the first time from next year as part of a right-share deal with the BBC.
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NewsBSkyB tops £1bn profits; board backs Murdoch
Sky has posted an operating profit of more than £1bn for the first time as the board of directors “unanimously” backed the role of James Murdoch as chairman.
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NewsSky Living to put pushy mums in the spotlight
Sky Living is to launch a parenting strand called Pushy & Proud that will debut as a collection of 5 x 60-minute docs from five indies.
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NewsPlum to examine Ronaldo’s talent for Sky AFP show
Plum Pictures is making an AFP show in which the world’s most expensive footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, will undergo a series of scientific tests to examine what gives him his edge.
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NewsVirgin strikes deal for Sky 1 and Living on-demand content
Virgin Media is bolstering its ondemand content catalogue following an agreement with pay-TV rival Sky to offer content from Sky 1 and Sky Living, as well as a range of movies.
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Discovery moves into 3D
Discovery has ordered its first 3D shows in the UK and signed distribution deals with Sky and Virgin Media.
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NewsNUJ urges review of "dodgy" licence fee deal
Reports that the Conservatives changed its licence fee policy after a request from James Murdoch have prompted the NUJ to demand last year’s settlement be scrapped.
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NewsSky reveals fresh comedies
A playground comedy, a talent show-cum-gameshow and a hidden camera series from Ant & Dec’s Gallowgate Productions are among Sky 1’s line up for autumn.
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NewsMiliband: changes to media plurality rules should exclude BBC
The BBC should not be affected by any changes to media plurality laws, Labour leader Ed Miliband has said.
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NewsClegg calls on Ofcom to scrutinise News Corp
Nick Clegg had called on regulator Ofcom to “very seriously” consider if News Corp remains a “fit and proper” shareholder in Sky, according to reports.
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NewsSky Living orders Steps series
Sky Living has commissioned a four-part documentary series from ITV Studios on 1990s pop band Steps as they embark on a comeback and the release of a greatest hits album.
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NewsEnd of an empire?
Rupert Murdoch’s first words at the select committee hearing were greeted with an eruption of laughter from those watching in Portcullis House, setting the tone for much of the rest of his comments.
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NewsSky cuts ent packages to two in channel rejig
Sky is overhauling the way it retails its channels to subscribers, slashing the number of entertainment packages from six to two.
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NewsCameron under fire from MPs
David Cameron faced an onslaught of criticism in the House of Commons on Wednesday for his relationships with Rebekah Brooks and James Murdoch, with MPs accusing him of breaching ministerial code over over the BSkyB bid.
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NewsShine and Sky: Business as usual
BSkyB and Shine Group are telling the industry it is business as usual despite the furore around News Corp, with the broadcaster reiterating its £600m commitment to original content.
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NewsAnalysts warn Sky brand could suffer a backlash
BSkyB could suffer from its association with News Corp if consumer disgust does not die away, analysts have warned.